Arrange (I) Ce3+, (II) La3+, (III) Pm3+ and (IV) Yb3+ in increasing order of their ionic radii
A
IV<III<I<II
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B
I<IV<III<II
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C
IV<III<II<I
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D
III<II<I<IV
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Solution
The correct option is AIV<III<I<II Atomic radii decreases across the lanthanide series. As all the ions are in +3 oxidation state, ionic radii will follow the trend of atomic radii. La+3II>Ce+3I>Pm+3III>Yb+3IV